Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways ยท 1 day ago
Leadership Program Director Hoover
Tully , NY 13159
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$18/hr - $18/hrGirl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways is seeking a Leadership Day Camp Director responsible for assisting the Camp Director in the design, planning, implementation, and staffing of key camp programming. This role involves daily management of the camp program, including oversight of counselors and program staff, and ensuring a safe and engaging environment for campers.
Civic & Social Organization
Responsibilities
Attend all staff training weeks
Participate in the planning and conducting of pre-camp training
Assist the Camp Director in the creation of weekly schedules and rosters for campers and staff members, including units, breaks, and all activities
Maintaining in-depth knowledge about the facility and its emergency action plan; ensure proper safety procedures are followed and activate the emergency action plan when necessary; respond to on-site incidents and accidents
Follow reporting procedures to the Camp Director and GSNYPENN Director of Outdoor Experience
Utilize CPR and First Aid training as necessary
Maintain an understanding of NYS Department of Health standards, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, and American Camp Association Standards as pertaining to the program areas
Acting as a leader and role model to other staff members through enthusiastic participation in all camp programming, utilizing excellent customer service skills, maintaining a professional demeanor and positive, upbeat disposition, maintaining the tenets of the Girl Scout Law, and communicating with other staff members in a way that is positive and encouraging
Assist the Camp Director in overseeing any day-to-day operations such as food services, health services, programs, human resource matters, interaction with parents, and camper/staff supervision
Assist with check in and check out procedures
Assist with weekly camp clean up, including sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, trash pick-up, etc
Assist the Camp Director in planning and implementing all-camp activities and campfires for camp. Assign staff where needed
Ensure counselors are keeping program areas clean and organized. Inform the Camp Director of any needed supply/equipment purchases, damaged or missing program supplies
Serve as on-site supervisor during one or more overnight programs during the camp season
Fills in for Camp Director as needed
Qualification
Required
Be at least 21 years of age
Ability to schedule and supervise staff; supervisory experience helpful
Believe in the Girl Scout mission
Possess good character, integrity, patience, sense of humor, enthusiasm, and willingness to be a part of the camp community
Skills related to lesson planning and implementation, such as: time management, creativity, flexibility, and public speaking skills
Current First Aid and CPR training, or willingness to obtain during pre-camp training
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects and details simultaneously
Ability to work productively in a fast paced, stressful environment
Prolonged standing, bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching
Moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds)
Walking on uneven terrain and hills
Endurance to meet emergency needs
Ability (and willingness) to work irregular hours
Preferred
Have training and/or experience working with children in an outdoor setting preferred, but not necessary
Prior summer day or resident camp experience preferred (Girl Scout camp experience a plus)
Additional trainings such as Lifeguarding, Small Craft Safety, Wilderness First Aid, Archery, etc., not required, but are a definite plus
Company
Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways
Girl Scouts is the largest nonprofit organization proven to prepare girls for a lifetime of leadership.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
julie dale
CEO
Margaret Williams, PHR
Chief Business Officer
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